Celaya

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Celaya is a city in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, located at 20°52′N 100°82′W. It is the third most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of 382,958 in 2000.

Explosion of improperly protected gunpowder and fireworks warehouse in September, 1999 killed over 60 people and badly injured over 300 [1].

Celaya is also famous for the production of cajeta. . There are many smaller towns around Celaya including Rincón De Tamayo, Tarimoro, Salvatierra, La Moncada, Panales Jamaica (Cañones), Panales Galera, La Calera, La Estancia, La Noria, La Acebuche, Cacalote, and Charco Largo.

[edit] Born in Celaya

Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras (b. October 13, 1759, d. August 3, 1833), Architect and painter. Designed the beautiful El Carmen church in Celaya.
Raúl Velasco (b. April 24, 1933, d. November 26, 2006) Entertainer and TV Producer. Was the host of the popular marathonic TV program Siempre en Domingo.
Octavio Ocampo (b. February 28, 1943) Painter famous for his "metamorphosis" style.
Joshua Ilika (born September 14, 1976), Swimmer.
Mauricio Ochmann (born November 16, 1977), Actor.
Sergio Ponce (born March 31, 1989), hero

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[edit] See also

The Battle of Celaya in 1915 was a turning point in the Mexican Revolution. Celaya was also the capital of the state of Guanajuato for a short period.